The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

chapter 74

***Chastity***

I hadn’t had a chance to see the courtyard before Melissa’s ceremony. When Molly, Lexi, and I stepped outside I looked around. Melissa had decided to go simple with more of a fall theme. The colors were more of orange, dark red, and yellow. She didn’t do streamers or lace, but the decorations were still pretty. She had bunches of fall looking leaves tied together with either red, orange, or yellow ribbon arranged in vases on the center of tables. She even managed to spread fall looking leaves along the aisle. It all looked very pretty.

We quickly found our table with Rowen, Jax, Colby, Marcus, and Norm. Rowen brushed his fingers along my arm, before taking hold of my hand, and kissing the back of it before whispering in my ear that I looked beautiful. I smiled shyly up at him, and kissed his cheek. He looked very handsome in his dark purple, short sleeved button down, and black dress pants.

When the music began to play I looked to Ross. I knew the moment he first saw Melissa, his eyes widened, and the smile on his face became bright with joy. I turned to Melissa then. She was also smiling with happiness, and there were tears glistening in her eyes. I smiled for them both.

Melissa had just stepped up next to Ross when he pulled her to him, and hugged her. I could tell he said something to her while his face was buried in her neck. I saw her nod, and could only imagine what he said to her. I smiled, and got comfortable in my seat. Alpha Joseph had to clear his throat to get their attention, causing all of us to laugh.

“Good evening. It is my honor to bring Ross, and Melissa together this evening in our most sacred ceremony. I remember watching Ross grow up. He was such a serious little pup, even from the day he was born. He also watched everything going on around him at all times. Seeing the man he has become has been one of the great joys of my life. Seeing the happiness that Melissa has brought out in him, warms my heart in way words cannot describe.” Alpha Joseph said with a smile.

“Melissa, today I get to officially welcome you into the Druid family. It is my honor to do so. I have no doubt you will bring joy to us all. Now to get this going.”

I smiled, and teared up as I listened to them move through the ceremony flawlessly. I found myself, a few times, imagining it was Rowen, and I up there promising ourselves to each other for life. The thought brought an unexpected smile to my face. I could actually see us reaching that point one day. I could only hope it happened. I was brought out of my thoughts as Alpha Joseph announced the couple. They were all smiles, and we cheered for them.

They were just passing our table when they called all of us to follow them back to the gazebo. Gammal Peter following behind us. We watched quietly as they took pictures together. I did notice large black trash bags off to the side, and wondered what they were for, but ignored the urge to ask. Eventually Melissa, and Ross pulled us into the pictures. First the guys posed together, being gentlemen then acting like pups, wresting with each other. Next us girls posed together. Now we behaved ourselves better than the boys did, and didn’t wrestle with each other.

I thought we were done when Joe, and Dimitri joined us at the gazebo.

“We’re not done yet.” Melissa said excitedly.

“We’re not?” I questioned.

“Nope. I have some really fun pictures I want to get. Colby, Jax, Rowen, Molly, and Lexi, line up with Ross,

and me. If you have your mate stand next to them. Joe, Peter, Dimitri, in those bags are tones of leaves. I

want one really big pile spread out in front of us.” Melissa instructed, and they went to follow her instructions.

It ended up being about 25 bags of leaves spread out in front of us in a large pile. I looked at Melissa in confusion.

“My favorite thing to do as a pup was to play in piles of leaves. Everyone grab the hand of the people next to you. On the count of three we’re all going to jump into this pile. Make sure you get lots of shots of us jumping together. Once we’ve jumped in, play! Joe, Dimitri, and Peter don’t hesitate to join in playing” Molly explained excitedly.

I couldn’t help it, I started laughing. I loved this idea. It sounded like a lot of fun. It was also very creative. I did worry about pieces of leaves getting caught in my hair, and clothes, but on a closer inspection I noticed the leaves were fake.

“Alright everyone. Grab your neighbors hand, and on the count of three, jump. One….Two….. Three!” Melissa squealed.

We all took a few running steps toward the pile, and jumped. I laughed as I landed in the pile. In no time we were all throwing leaves at each other. Jax picked up Colby, and pretended to throw him into the pile. We all laughed hard as we played together. Joe, Dimitri, and Peter joined in, dumping handfuls of leaves. on us. Rowen was collecting up a pile of leaves to dump on some one when I took the handful I had in my hands, and dropped them over his head. He sputtered, and looked around to see me giggling at him. He growled playfully at me, then grabbed me around the waist, making me squeal. He made like he was going to drop me in the leaves, but ended up dropping himself into them with me on top of him. I looked up to find Joe, and Dimitri dropping handfuls of leaves on me, causing me to laugh even harder.

Eventually we all crawled out of the leaf pile, but the photographer came up with an idea, we all were on board with. Melissa, and Ross stood in the center of the pile. We all quickly pushed most of the leaves in around them, then we all took handfuls, stepped back, and threw them at them. They laughed, then kissed as leaves were raining down around them. The whole thing was fun, and I loved every minute of it.

As we made our way back to the courtyard Melissa explained that the leaves were being collected up, and set into piles for her nieces, and nephews to play in. I had forgotten she had a large family, just like Norm. I’m glad she found a way to entertain the pups.

The meal was being served just as we took our seats. I was kind of sad that Ross, and Melissa wouldn’t be sitting with us to eat because they were set up at their own little table together, but I knew it was just. for the meal. Rowen put his hand on my knee as we all ate, and chatted together. As soon as we were done eating Melissa, and Ross came to our table to sit with us.

“The ceremony was beautiful Mel. I loved the decorations.” Lexi said with a smile.

“Thank you. I don’t know what we’re going to do with all of these leaves afterwards though. I should have thought of that.” Melissa replied with a giggle.

“Donate them the schools. They would make great additions to craft projects.” Molly suggested.

“I bet the florist in town, and maybe some artists will want them. They could make good use of them.” I

added.

“Good ideas. Thanks. I’ll contact everyone this week.” Melissa said with a smile.

“What made you decide on a fall theme?” Norm asked.

“It’s my favorite season. We don’t get much of a winter, which I’m glad off because I hate being cold, but something about fall settles me.” Melissa answered.

“Well everything was done perfectly.” Molly said with a smile, and Melissa blushed.

We all sat around, and chatted for a bit before Melissa, and Ross went onto the dance floor for their first

dance. Someone had gotten the idea to spread leaves all over the dance floor for them to dance around in. It was a cute idea, and fit with the theme very well. Rowen pulled me back against his chest, and wrapped his arms around me as we watched the two whirl around the dance floor. They stared at each. other like they were the only two in the world. It was beautiful to watch.

After their dance ended they invited everyone to join them. Without even asking, Rowen led me out onto the dance floor, pulled me close to him, and started to dance to the music, staring into my eyes. I stared right back. I saw all of the joy, happiness, and contentment he held in his heart, in his eyes, but there was sadness too.

“What’s wrong?” I whispered to him.

“Nothing is wrong?” He responded looking puzzled.

“There is sadness in your eyes. Why are you sad? Maybe I can make it go away.”

“There is nothing you can do to make that go away. Not any time soon at least. Not anything I could ask you to do anyway.”

“Oh.”

It always was when I knew our time was limited. He smiled at me then kissed me, pulling me even closer to

a run with me. Duke is

I started, but

us to go. We need this time.

“OK.”

took me by the hand, and we slipped into the woods. We both went behind

you Chastity. I need time with my

Leila. Enjoy yourself.” I responded with a smile

watched. Leila trotted out from behind the tree excitedly. Duke sat proudly, waiting for her. He yipped as soon as he spotted her, and she bound over to him, happily barking. They instantly nuzzled each other, and rubbed along each other. Once they properly scented each other, Leila ran off into the woods with Duke chasing right behind her. They chased, and played with each other. When they came to the pack lake, they took a drink than snuggled together. Duke had his head on Leila’s back, while she rested hers on his bushy tail. They

tried to mate Leila

do something like that if

you are not, and Duke isn’t going to try

Well that’s a good

but uncommon for

I didn’t know

We understand. We love you

else coming out for a run tonight with Melissa, and

They wanted to give Duke,

feel bad that we’re

Melissa told me to take this time if we felt we needed

was sweet

you want to

and Lexi be running with

no. It’s too much of a risk to have them out here with us. Their scents are unknown to the rest of

go back. It’s not fair to them to be left alone while the rest of us

Braxton, and Gina have gone off for

have

to guess, a

We should

“Alright.”

When we reach the area we found Norm, Marcus, and Lexi helping clean up. Without asking Rowen, and

off quick.”

were feeling the romance of the day, and decided they needed a little

that

asked as we entered

bathroom, and to let Lilac out. Once I was seated on a couch, with Lexi on the other across from me, I

both have the…um….same parts. How does….um….well you

not expert or anything, obviously, but they….um…..use the only hole available, or

“Huh?”

I have heard, for men it feels good to have sex in the ass.” Lexi

“What?”

don’t ask them. Marcus doesn’t like to get too into discussing what

worry. I won’t.

know, and I would rather not find

“Same here.”

more about what Molly, and Melissa

blushed, and looked down at

“And?” Lexi questioned.

Rowen here. Thankfully she changed topics, and told me about everyone dancing after we left. She said the pups had a blast jumping in the leaf piles. Eventually Rowen joined us. He was in pajamas pants, and thankfully a t-shirt too. Lilac was sitting on his shoulder, but he had a wand toy I had never seen before in his hands. It had little curls of ribbon on the end of

see if she likes this one.” He said as

in the air before she could reach it, and she jumped for it, stretching as far as she could, making us all laugh. She watched it hanging in the air for a few minutes, her whiskers, and tail twitching before she tried to jump for it again. Rowen quickly smacked it down on the floor away from her before around. she got it, and their little game

from her.

love when her little butt wiggles. It’s

up her

giggled at Lilac flipping around in the air quickly, trying to catch

her whiskers twitch like

don’t know.” I

the air?” Rowen

have. It’s kind of cute.”

“Weird creatures.” Rowen mumbled.

“Definitely.” Lexi agreed.

That made me curious about something. Rowen was talking to Lexi about something, and wasn’t paying any attention to what I was doing. I reached out, and started to run my fingers through his hair. It was so soft, and felt good in my fingers. I almost laughed as his head followed the movement of my hand. When I started lightly scratching along the sides of his head he groaned a bit, and laid his head

like you’re petting Lilac?” Lexi

as I

were. You were petting him like a

I wasn’t.” I

you were.” Lexi

I sniffled, and tried not to

like your

just shrugged,

wolf. Not a

you reacted the same way Lilac does when I

“That’s it.”